"Independence. That's middle class blasphemy. We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth. "
George Bernhard Shaw
I absolutely love this quote. Not surprising really seeing I appreciate many of the ideas systems theory. Don't get me wrong, I'll root for Germany at the top of my lungs in any World Cup match and we held our obligatory BBQ and flew our American flags. However, on this day we have deemed "Independence Day" let us not forget that we are not only citizens of this country but citizens of the world. We have been created to be reliant upon one another and *gasp* none of us are more important or valuable than anyone else (that's a hard pill to swallow!). What I do, what WE do has an impact on more than just those in our immediate vicinity. Furthermore, the mere fact that we are not aware of impact does not relinquish us of our responsibilities. (Here's an interesting article by Shane Claiborne for some more eloquently written inspiration: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/shane-claiborne/this-july-4th-lets-celebr_b_633710.html)
Please share your thoughts.
It's been a lovely weekend. Germany winning (yessss!), spending quality time with some good friends, and now cuddled on the couch watching Star Wars on TV.
Enjoy your day off, those of you that don't have to work tomorrow. May the force be with you.
Hey Joel and Kendra, I like the blog! it will be great for your friends and family to keep up with you this way while you're overseas. Maybe you can even write more on it than I do on ours! :-) I'm a horrible blogger! I appreciated your thoughts here--it's a good reminder. It's hard to get that perspective sometimes, however, unless you've lived outside your homeland, so maybe I'm agreeing with you a little easier than some would. We're excited to see you guys when you come and look forward to working with you for the Lord. In Him,
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I totally agree! How did you get so smart and wise????? You are both special and will definitely have a positive influence wherever you are and whatever you do! I'm just so thankful that God has chosen to use you in our part of the world!!!!!!
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